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4,465–4,512 of 18,257 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.
Where these films come from, and who sees what
Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.
Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Sexual content and nudity are left out altogether.
| Little Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
|---|---|
| Kids | Cartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature. |
| Tweens | Documentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures. |
| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage. |
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The Can of Molasses Skit - Buster Keaton
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The Man Who Talked in His Sleep (Suspense)
A boy suspects that his stepfather has a dark secret. A live performance. Aired 28 February 1950 (Season 2, Episode 26). [The "MPEG4" file is the source file.…
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Monetary System (Ozzie & Harriet)
Aired 5 June 1953 (Season 1, Episode 36). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265 (HEVC).]
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Wheat Farmer, The (2nd Ed)
Portrays life, work and problems of a wheat farmer. Shows preparation of soil, planting and harvesting. Considers the farmer's role as an operator of a…
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Home Movie: 98650: Japan, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Philippines
To come.
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Chicago Exclusive (Wire Service)
The story and the script are by Steve Fisher, author of "I Wake Up Screaming". Aired 3 January 1957 (Season 1, Episode 13). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest…
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Baffling Bunnies (1955)
The Terry Bears, to Papa Bear's distress, try to train their hound Pago to be a rabbit dog. When Papa takes Pago hunting, the rabbits prove to be smarter than…
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Daddy's Little Darling (1955)
Mom goes to the hospital and daddy is left at home to take care of the baby, and he has a terrible time feeding, bathing and changing him as disaster is the…
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Man without a Family (Ozzie & Harriet)
Aired 9 October 1957 (Season 6, Episode 2). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265…
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Each Child Is Different
This film was made for teachers as a reminder that learning disabilities and less-than-ideal home environments can affect students' performance and behavior.…
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The Loretta Young Show: Kid Stuff
Season 1, Episode 8 Aired 8 Nov. 1953. Actors: George Nader; Lee Aaker Runtime: 21:36
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Unfit Mother (Public Defender)
Aired 18 March 1954 (Season 1, Episode 2). [The "MPEG4" file is the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265 (HEVC).]
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Annie Oakley TV 1954 colorized s01e01 Annie and the Brass Collar
Early adventures of the famous western sharpshooter. Gail Davis as Annie Oakley Jimmy Hawkins as Tagg Oakley Brad Johnson as Deputy Sheriff Lofty Craig In…
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Scrambled Aches (Laserdisc)
NTSC
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David and the Stewardess (Ozzie & Harriet)
There are video and audio imperfections. Aired 15 January 1958 (Season 6, Episode 15). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source file.…
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A Place of His Own (Four Star Playhouse)
Aired 8 October 1953 (Season 2, Episode 3). [The "MPEG4" file is the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265 (HEVC).]
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Indonesia: New Nation of Asia
Hosted by Ubud's political leader Agung Jakarta Sulawesi Mas, Deneen here visits important sites and describes the political, religious, and economic…
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Boo Bop (1957)
Casper is boo-bopping along with his bag of candy when he comes upon the Museum of Music. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/boo-bop-1957/
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The Tall Tale Teller (1954)
A leprechaun tells his story to a judge of how he came to be arrested for drinking from a park fountain. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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Thrifty Cubs (1952)
Papa Bear wants to spend his paycheck on something foolish, but the Cubs think he should purchase some interest-paying defense bonds. Disregarding their…
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INVASION OF THE ANIMAL PEOPLE 1959 colorized
Invasion Of The Animal People 1959 colorized
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Wheels of Progress
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''The Rosemary Clooney Show'' - Buddy Greco
A 1956 episode of Rosemary Clooney's filmed variety series. In this episode, her guest is Buddy Greco. Since this was a syndicated series, air dates varied…
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Visual Perception
Dr. Hadley Cantril discusses his investigations at the Perception Demonstration Center at Princeton University of the effects of some of our assumptions on…
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The Loretta Young Show: The Flood
Season 2, Episode 19 Aired 9 Jan. 1955. Actors: William Campbell; Peggy Converse
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Law Of The Plainsman TV 1959 colorized s01e02 Full Circle
A highly educated Apache (Michael Ansara) has returned to New Mexico as a deputy marshal. In this episode, on the trail of an outlaw, he enters a town where…
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Crossroads: Hostage
Season 1, Episode 5 Aired 4 Nov. 1955. Actors: Don Taylor; Robert Armstrong; Barry Kelley; Lawrence Dobkin; Denver Pyle Runtime: 25:33 A priest becomes…
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Tres Citas Con El Destino (aka Maleficio)(1954)
Maleficio es una película en blanco y negro también titulada como Tres citas con el destino coproducción de Argentina , España y México dirigida por León…
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Power to Serve, The
How the electric company makes Cleveland the "best location in the nation."
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Growing Pains (1953)
After watching a television commercial, Papa Bear decides to take up gardening but has more than his share of problems. The little bears give him a bag of…
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Prescription for Percy (1954)
Little Roquefort, a mouse living in a drugstore, is prepared to have a good time while the store is closed. Before he has a chance to eat his…
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Story Of King Midas, The
Animated. Puppet Animation. The old tale of King Midas and his lust and love for gold. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the…
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The Fred Waring Show - 8 October 1950
An episode of "The Fred Waring Show". The second half features a minstrel show.
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Filmstrip: "Going Steady"
SOUND FILMSTRIP IS AN AT-RISK MEDIA FORMAT. I am the only person on earth preserving American filmstrips. The media format is largely forgotten and very…
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Salem Witch Trials
Produced by CBS. Narrated by Walter Cronkite A re-enactment, with on-the-spot interviews of key persons who interpret the events surrounding the Salem Witch…
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Moscow Parley. P.O.W. issue Stalls Russo-German Talks, 1955/09/12
(1) Adenauer becomes first German chancellor to visit Moscow, met with Bulganin (2) "Maneuvers. Nato Troops Hold War Games in Italy" - tanks, jets - "The free…
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Earth Satellites: Explorers of Outer Space
Illustrates the basic principles of space exploration with earth satellites and discusses the present and future uses of such exploration. Live photography…
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: The Witness
Aired 15 April 1955 (season 3, episode 24). Actors: Don DeFore; Paul Harvey; Parley Baer Runtime: 28:00
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The Loretta Young Show: A New Step
Season 7, Episode 7 Aired 8 Nov. 1959. Actors: Carl Crow; Vinton Hayworth Runtime: 23:29
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Lion And Mouse
Unfortunately, the soundtrack was damaged for this film. It is the retelling of the Aesop fable with LIVE animals.
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Mechanical Energy and Thermal Energy
Shows several models to illustrate both the bulk motion and random motion of molecules. Shows their interconnection as the energy of bulk motion. Discusses…
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"Judge Roy Bean" The Fugitive
"Judge Roy Bean" The Fugitive Original Air Date: 1956 (Season 1, Episode 12)
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Flat Foot Fledgling (1952)
A Terrytoons cartoon where Dinky Duck gets hunted by a cunning weasel. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/flat-foot-fledgling-1952/
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Keep Your Grin Up (1955)
Casper, the Friendly Ghost, attends the circus and frightens the performers. He then encounters a Laughing Hyena that is unable to laugh. Casper, determined…
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North Pal (1953)
Casper, the friendly ghost, makes friends with a baby seal at the North Pole. Mama and Papa Seal are afraid of Casper, but the baby and Casper becomes…
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Pastry Panic (1951)
Little Rocqueford is in the kitchen making a cake and accidentally drops an egg on the cat. The cat is highly offended by this affront to his dignity and, in…
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Howdy Doody - 1 October 1952
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Wonder Bread. Also includes the classic network IDs.
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Howdy Doody - 17 October 1951
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Three Musketeers chocolate bar and Ovaltine drink. Also features the classic…